DIARY OF A ROCK AND ROLL TOUR MANAGER chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the day-to-day touring of The Allman Brothers Band from 1970 to 1976, detailing their rise from obscurity to the absolute pinnacle of rock super stardom. Tour manager, Willie Perkins shepherded the band from their lowly beginnings in smoke-filled bars to six figure payoffs before hundreds of thousands of fans in outdoor venues. He was there for the tragic, untimely accidental deaths of both Duane Allman and Berry Oakley, the ugliness of drug and alcohol abuse, and the love for the music and true brother and sisterhood among band, crew, management, and family members. Here, Perkins writes in detail about the efforts involved in the touring and recording career of The Allman Brothers Band in their early and most productive years. He introduces the reader to some of the colorful promoters who produced the concerts and the interesting historical venues where they performed, many of which no longer exist.
Raphael Saadiq Returns To The Road With Toni! Tony! Toné! For The First Time In 25 Years
Today, multi-award-winning artist, songwriter, film & television composer, and producer Raphael Saadiq announced Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!, the Just Me & You Tour, which will grace stages across the U.S. this fall. The long-awaited return of the Oakland, CA R&B legends launches on September 21 in Birmingham, AL, at the BJCC Concert Hall and visits major markets coast-to-coast, rolling through New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, and Los Angeles, CA, before wrapping the year back in the bay, at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA, on November 14 and The Masonic in San Francisco on November 17.
Produced by Live Nation Urban, the tour marks a momentous homecoming as Raphael Saadiq, his brother D’Wayne Wiggins, and Timothy Christian Riley will perform as Tony! Toni! Toné! for the first time in nearly 25 years. The Tonys set will feature classic R&B smashes like “Feels Good,” “Anniversary,” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California),” plus brand-new material. For this expansive, full-evening performance, Saadiq also taps his own deep catalog, performing tracks from his acclaimed solo albums, the music of his short-lived but beloved R&B supergroup Lucy Pearl, plus the hits he wrote for artists like D’Angelo, Daniel Caesar, Brent Faiyaz, Solange and Beyoncé.
“I’ve always wanted to put my family back together,” says Saadiq. “Playing with the Tonys again is a thank you to the fans, the Super Tonians, for supporting all my musical efforts. Without those who were with us from Day One, where would I be? But the main reason is that my father, Charlie Wiggins, would’ve wanted it this way–to see me, D’Wayne, and Tim playing together again.”
Alex Pappademas in the New York Times wrote, “For two decades, [Saadiq has] done it, over and over. As a producer, he’s pulled concise statements out of performers who often default to the diffuse. But as one of relatively few major figures of the hip-hop age who grew up playing in bands, he’s just as adroit at leading from behind as a sideman, steering Mary J. Blige to an Oscar nomination (for “Mighty River,” from Mudbound) or playing bass behind Mick Jagger on a Grammy salute to Solomon Burke.”
A very special artist presale commences on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 am PST/10 am EST. Live Nation and Spotify presales follow on Thursday, June 22, at 10 am local time. General on-sale goes live Friday, June 23 at 10 am local time.
All tickets may be purchased through RaphaelSaadiqMusic.com.
TOUR DATES
Thu September 21 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall
Fri September 22 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
Sun September 24 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Tue September 26 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House
Thu September 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Sat September 30 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Sun October 1 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
Thu October 5 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
Sun October 8 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre
Tue October 10 – Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace
Wed October 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Thu October 12 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Fri October 13 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Thu October 19 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Fri October 20 – Columbia, SC – The Township Auditorium
Sat October 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
Sun October 22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Thu October 26 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre
Fri October 27 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theatre
Sat October 28 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
Sun October 29 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Fri November 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Sat November 11 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
Mon November 14 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre
Fri November 17 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Louis Armstrong House Museum In Queens, NY Celebrates New Center Ribbon Cutting Ahead Of July 6 Opening
Yesterday, the internationally renowned Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens held a ceremonial ribbon cutting with fitting trumpet fanfare to celebrate its new state-of-the-art center and archive – the world’s largest for a jazz musician. Opening to the public on Thursday, July 6, the new center will preserve and expand the legacy and ideals of America’s first Black popular music icon, Louis Armstrong.
Opening remarks were made by the museum’s Executive Director Regina Bainand Board Chair Jay Hershenson, followed by speeches from New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, New York State Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, NYC Council Member Francisco Moya, The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Queens College President Frank H. Wu, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo and community leaders. Guests were treated to performances by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz, pianist, composer and curator of the new Center’s Here to Stay exhibition Jason Moran, Danny Jonokuchi, Christopher McBride and the Queens College All-Stars, Calvin Johnson and Native Soul, as well as students from Frank Sinatra High School. Fittingly, the day featured a trumpet fanfare with a line-up of world renown trumpeters: Bria Skonberg, Jon Faddis, Jon-Erik Kellso, Steven Bernstein, Frank Greene, Bruce Harris, Riley Mulherkar, Linda Briceño, Summer Camargo, Kali Rodriguez, David Adewumi, Tatum Greenblatt, and Danny Jonokuchi. The day concluded with a jam session, center open house with tours, archival sneak peek and a special toast.
The Louis Armstrong Center will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 6 – tickets here. Armstrong’s values of Artistic Excellence, Education and Community will be fostered in Here to Stay, a new exhibition curated by Jason Moran that looks at Armstrong’s five-decade career as an innovative musician, rigorous archivist, consummate collaborator and community builder. Grounded in the new building design by Caples Jefferson Architects, the new Center will also be a permanent home for the 60,000-piece Louis Armstrong Archive and a 75-seat venue offering performances, lectures, films, and educational experiences.
It will be a new international destination celebrating Armstrong’s distinctive role in African-Diaspora history and vitality, offering year-round exhibitions, performances, readings, lectures, and screenings through an array of public programs for all ages. With longstanding partners Queens College and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, and with a growing list of members, supporters and programmatic collaborators, the museum and center will become a Queens-based hub for inspiration and learning, economic development and tourism – from New Yorkers to the world.
“Louis Armstrong was one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, and also a beloved member of the community here in Corona, Queens,” said NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo. “This new education center and archive will keep both aspects of Armstrong’s legacy alive for generations to come – both the consummate artist and musician, and the incredible neighbor who treated local kids to ice cream each year on the 4th of July. We’re proud of the city’s major investment of over $10 million in this project, a long term commitment to the cultural vitality of Corona and in preserving the legacy of Louis Armstrong. Schedule your visit to Satchmo’s house today!”
The opening of the Center has spurred the creation of new programming. The Museum just announced the upcoming season of its groundbreaking Armstrong Now, which will feature the creation and debut of new works by Esperanza Spalding, Amyra León and Antonio Brown. An outreach program to local schools was also recently launched, providing trumpet lessons made possible by a donation of musical instruments from Ken Karnofsky, a descendant of the same family who helped Armstrong buy his first instrument.
Credit: Bowery Image Group/Andrew Kelly
This National Historic Landmark museum welcomes its new addition across the street during the 80th anniversary of Louis and Lucille Armstrong moving to the legendary jazz trumpeter & singer’s restored home. Visitors have included Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Charlie Watts, Ken Burns, Jon Batiste, Ron Howard, Bette Midler and many more.
“Louis Armstrong is the greatest of all American virtuosos,” states Wynton Marsalis, President of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. “With his trumpet and voice, Armstrong redefined what it meant to be modern by testifying to the range and depth of humanity from the vantage point of the bottom social strata in post-Reconstruction America. Louis Armstrong’s trumpet is the sound of freedom and with it, he left the world so much richer than how he found it. We need his consciousness, intelligence and broad understanding now, more than ever. The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation was the baseline grantor of the Louis Armstrong House Museum and we have been in full support throughout the growth of this historic site. We are so proud of the Museum, and now, the new Armstrong Center. This great achievement is a physical representation of the down-home soulful world of Pops. It is much, much more than just a place. It’s a way for all people from everywhere to physically interact with the profound and deeply moving legacy of Lucille and Louis Armstrong.”
Credit: Bowery Image Group/Andrew Kelly
Working with the museum’s Grammy-winning Director of Research Collections Ricky Riccardi and Executive Director Regina Bain, C&G Partners (MoMA, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Smithsonian, NASA) designed the exhibition with Art Guild(Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Martin Guitar Museum). The 60,000 photos, recordings, manuscripts, letters & mementos in the Louis Armstrong Archive will be returning home to the block where the Armstrongs lived and built the collection.
Caples Jefferson Architects designed the 14,000-square-foot building to expand the capacity of the historic house museum and to allow many more people to appreciate the legacy of Louis Armstrong, the man and his music. Armstrong was both down-home and revolutionary and this building reflects that breadth. Caples Jefferson kept the building at the scale of the modest neighborhood that he loved, while creating an urban precinct for his music that welcomes in all visitors. This new building establishes the final piece of the campus that now comprises the museum as whole; it now includes the home itself that reflects the personal values of Louis Armstrong, the garden that serves as a place for gathering and a place for live performances, the donated home of next-door neighbor Selma Heraldo, reflecting the deep roots within the community, and the new center, designed as an interpretation of Armstrong’s music, where the public can learn even more about the icon who is Louis Armstrong.
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation donated the Armstrong archives in the 1980s and provided the funds to purchase the lot on which the new Center sits. CUNY and Queens College officials, working with state and city legislators and executive offices, led the advocacy for the funding of the $26 million building across the street from the original Armstrong home. Funds were awarded by the Office of the Governor, the New York State Senate, New York State Assembly, Office of the New York City Mayor, Office of the Queens Borough President, and the New York City Council. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York(DASNY) led the construction project. The staff and board of the museum for the past 15 years, including former Director, Michael Cogswell, worked tirelessly to ensure the new building’s success.
The Center and the historic house will be open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased on the Museum’s website. Advance purchase is highly recommended as tours of the Center and the historic house have limited capacity. Authors, researchers and other scholars can visit the Armstrong archives by advance appointment. For ticketing and more information about the new Center, visit www.louisarmstronghouse.org.
Vinyl Records Market size is set to grow by USD 663.77 million from 2022 to 2027
The global vinyl records market size is estimated to grow by USD 663.77 million from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.41% during the forecast period. North America is estimated to account for 32% of the global market growth.
Vinyl Records Market – Segmentation Assessment
Segment Overview
This report extensively covers market segmentation by product (LP/EP vinyl records and single vinyl records), distribution channel (online and offline), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and South America).
- The market share growth by the LP/EP vinyl records segment will be significant for market growth during the forecast period. Most of the record labels use LP vinyl as the standard format for vinyl records. The segment growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for retro music. Different colors in LP vinyl records for retro music with creative packaging are also offered by various market vendors to attract customers to the market. Furthermore, EP (extended play) vinyl records were introduced as singles through the vinyl format. Moreover, the rising popularity and promotional activities of EP records would further propel the demand for LP/EP vinyl records. Hence, such factors boost the segment growth during the forecast period.
Geography Overview
By geography, the global vinyl records market is segmented into North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global vinyl records market.
- North America is projected to account for 32% of market growth during the forecast period. The existence of several music publishers and vinyl record-pressing plants across North America drives the market growth in the region. Furthermore, the high GDP per capita indicates the high spending capacity of the population, which allows them to spend on vinyl records. Such factors are likely to increase the revenue generated by the music market in the country. Hence, such factors boost the regional market growth during the forecast period.
Vinyl Records Market – Market Dynamics
Key factor driving market growth
The aesthetic appeal of vinyl records drives the market growth during the forecast period. The medium of music has changed in form and content over the years. But for an audiophile or a music lover, vinyl records are still considered an auratic product.
The ability to represent important events in pop music history and heritage while providing a sense of the cultural background, which is modern and urbane is considered an important feature in vinyl records. Moreover, music enthusiasts collect vinyl records as collectibles, as most records are packaged artistically and presented creatively. Hence, such factors drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Leading trends influencing the market
Promoting vinyl records as special editions or deluxe products is an emerging trend in the market. Young people listen to music on many devices and in different formats. But they increasingly invest in vinyl records for their most loved recordings.
Thus, various market players try to differentiate their product offerings by launching special and deluxe editions of their copies. Additionally, various artists and labels promote their products as deluxe products, quoting a higher price to increase revenue. Hence, such trends boost the market growth during the forecast period.
Major challenges hindering the market growth
Digital music formats challenge the growth of the market during the forecast period. The music industry is going through a transition and the current trend is the streaming format. This format has witnessed significant growth over the past few years.
Moreover, a fast Internet connection has allowed people to access music directly via cell phones or other electronic devices. Hence, such factors will hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Skullcandy Extends Audio Offering Launching All-New Line Of Portable Wireless Speakers Built To Fuel The Party
Skullcandy today introduced an all-new lineup of powerful wireless speakers. The new Ounce, Kilo, Terrain Mini, Terrain and Terrain XL Wireless Bluetooth Speakers bring an array of features including significant battery life, all-weather rugged engineering and ultra-portable design at accessible price points, without compromising supreme sound. The lineup of speakers is now available globally at select retailers and on Skullcandy.com.
“We developed this line of speakers to extend our consumers’ experience from listening solo, to gathering with friends,” said Justin Regan, Vice Preside of Marketing, Skullcandy. “Purpose built for all-day use, these products last as long as the party, with no limits to how far you can take them.”
The adventure-ready powerhouse lineup of speakers is waterproof with an IPX7 rating and hold enough juice to last all night long. Kilo features a wireless linking system that allows consumers to sync two Kilo speakers to blast music in full stereo. The Terrain lineup is the ultimate party-starter, taking this feature to the next level. Users are able to connect up to 99 of any of the three Terrain models together using SKDY Multi-Link, allowing users to customize and scale the size of their listening experience.
Colorways for all speakers in the lineup include light grey/blue, black/space grey, dark blue/blue blaze and astro dust. Additional details for each speaker include:
Ounce Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $29.99 MSRP
- Up to 16 Hours Battery Life
- IPX7 Water Resistant – Fully waterproof design means this Bluetooth speaker is able to withstand full immersion down to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Acoustically transparent waterproof fabric mesh is engineered to maximize the passthrough of high frequency audio waves, keeping the speaker’s sound bright and crystal clear. Perfect for traveling, camping, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
- Take it Anywhere – Compact and packable design with ballistic nylon strap.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Streaming – Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 chip, ensures stable transmission up to 33 ft (10m) long range.
- Downward Firing Passive Radiator – Surface resonating passive radiator with contoured foot for maximum bass.
- USB-CTM Input Charging – USB-CTM charging provides a reliable, fast charge to your speaker.
Kilo Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $39.99 MSRP
- Up to 24 Hours Battery Life
- IPX7 Water Resistant – Fully waterproof design means this Bluetooth speaker is able to withstand full immersion down to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Acoustically transparent waterproof fabric mesh is engineered to maximize the passthrough of high frequency audio waves, keeping the speaker’s sound bright and crystal clear. Perfect for traveling, camping, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
- Rugged & Durable – Seamless mesh fabric material and rugged housing ensures speaker’s durability for fearless entertainment.
- Clip it Anywhere – Included aluminum anodized carabiner along with allows you to attach the speaker’s built-in nylon strap easily to your bag or bike.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Streaming – Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 chip, ensures stable transmission up to 33 ft (10m) long range.
- True Wireless Stereo – Create an immersive stereo sound experience by connecting two Kilo™ speakers to each other wirelessly.
- Downward Firing Passive Radiator – Surface resonating passive radiator with contoured foot for maximum bass.
- USB-CTM Input Charging – USB-CTM charging provides a reliable, fast charge to your speaker.
Terrain™ Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $39.99 MSRP
- Up to 14 Hours Battery Life
- IPX7 Water Resistant – Fully waterproof design means this Bluetooth speaker is able to withstand full immersion down to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Acoustically transparent waterproof fabric mesh is engineered to maximize the passthrough of high frequency audio waves, keeping the speaker’s sound bright and crystal clear. Perfect for traveling, camping, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
- Supreme Sound – Exceptional sound quality with powerful bass even at home, the park, or on the beach.
- Connect to Multiple Source Devices – Connect to two devices at once and easily switch between the audio source with a click of the BT button.
- True Wireless Stereo – Create an immersive stereo sound experience by connecting two Terrain speakers to each other wirelessly!
- SKDY Multi-Link – Wirelessly connect up to 99 Skullcandy speakers.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Streaming – Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 chip, ensures stable transmission up to 33 ft (10m) long range.
Terrain Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $59.99 MSRP
- Up to 14 Hours Battery Life
- IPX7 Water Resistant – Fully waterproof design means this Bluetooth speaker is able to withstand full immersion down to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Acoustically transparent waterproof fabric mesh is engineered to maximize the passthrough of high frequency audio waves, keeping the speaker’s sound bright and crystal clear. Perfect for traveling, camping, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
- Supreme Sound – Exceptional sound quality with powerful bass even at home, the park, or on the beach.
- Connect to Multiple Source Devices – Connect to two devices at once and easily switch between the audio source with a click of the BT button.
- True Wireless Stereo – Create an immersive stereo sound experience by connecting two Terrain speakers to each other wirelessly!
- SKDY Multi-Link – Wirelessly connect up to 99 Skullcandy speakers.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Streaming – Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 chip, ensures stable transmission up to 33 ft (10m) long range.
Terrain XL Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $79.99 MSRP
- Up to 18 Hours Battery Life
- IPX7 Water Resistant – Fully waterproof design means this Bluetooth speaker is able to withstand full immersion down to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes. Acoustically transparent waterproof fabric mesh is engineered to maximize the passthrough of high frequency audio waves, keeping the speaker’s sound bright and crystal clear. Perfect for traveling, camping, boating, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
- Supreme Sound – Exceptional sound quality with powerful bass even at home, the park, or on the beach.
- Connect to Multiple Source Devices – Connect to two devices at once and easily switch between the audio source with a click of the BT button.
- True Wireless Stereo – Create an immersive stereo sound experience by connecting two Terrain speakers to each other wirelessly!
- SKDY Multi-Link – Wirelessly connect up to 99 Skullcandy speakers.
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Streaming – Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 chip, ensures stable transmission up to 33 ft (10m) long range.
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Hennessy and Nas Join Forces for Spectacular 50th Anniversary Celebration, Featuring Limited Edition Bottle and Global Experiences
Hennessy, the world’s leading cognac brand and one of the most name-dropped brands in Hip-Hop, collaborates with Grammy-Award winning rap legend Nas to release a limited-edition Hennessy V.S bottle in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the music style. A collection of unique designs pays tribute to the genre’s past, present, and future and its undeniable cultural impact that permeates throughout the world. In addition, the commemoration highlights Hennessy’s legitimate connection to the community—a rich blend of those who pioneered and shaped the art form as we know it and the nonconforming new guard who continues to up the game.
Since the prolific 1994 debut of his first album Illmatic at just 20 years old, Nas set a new standard to become a permanent fixture in Hip-Hop. A native of Queens, New York, his compelling, poetic, first-person narrative of young life in the inner city, defied the stereotypical violent and misogynistic themes of the time. Known for his raspy voice, complex rhyme patterns, clever wordplay, and storytelling ability, the groundbreaking rapper is one of the most respected and influential musicians of all time. Throughout his career, he has recorded fifteen critically acclaimed studio albums, ten of which are certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum, selling over thirteen million records in total.
Born only one month after the designated birthday of Hip-Hop, Nas came of age in an era steeped in change—witnessing firsthand the raw evolution of the genre at its purest state. During those humble beginnings, Hennessy was adopted and given emblematic status by the flourishing inner-city circles of hip-hop poets. While other brands initially distanced themselves, Hennessy authentically supported and reinforced its bond with its new growing revolutionary tribe. As a result, today, the brand remains one of the most lyrically referenced alcohol brands in Hip-Hop, with mentions in over 2,500 songs.
“Hip-Hop, you are the vibration of the people. You never stop, never settle. You are poetry on beats, people taking to the streets. You are rhythm, art, and motion,” Nas ruminates in an ode to Hip Hop drafted specially for this collaboration. “Through your reflection, we can see where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.”
Speaking on the collaboration Nas said, “Its an honor to collaborate with Hennessy to commemorate this moment for the art form. Hip-Hop has always had a special connection with Hennessy, and I’m excited to celebrate the culture’s 50th anniversary with a brand and product that pays tribute to its history and impact.”
“Hennessy has always had a strong connection with the music industry, particularly Hip-Hop,” said Laurent Boillot, Hennessy’s CEO. “Hennessy is truly the original spirit of Hip-Hop, which the culture embraced as a badge of success and good taste. We, as a brand, are particularly honored by this recognition. We leaned into this and continuously supported the culture. To celebrate this heritage we couldn’t have a better partner than Nas.”
The limited-edition V.S bottle features a bold design that mixes elements of Hip-Hop aesthetic with Hennessy’s iconic branding – an impactful juxtaposition of timeless tradition and disarming unconventional certainty. Handwritten notes from a love letter to Hip-Hop written by Nas are offset by vibrant orange accents (the recording artist’s favorite color), resulting in a disruptive, seemingly spontaneous visual collage anchored by a powerful black-and-white portrait of Nas. In an unexpected playful namesake branding twist, “HenNASsy” is displayed across the packaging, with subtle references to graffiti art, the New York City flag, and one of the artist’s recent album artwork.
Hip-Hop was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1973 when a young DJ threw a party in his community center. His innovative use of turntables and the “breakbeat” technique would influence generations of musicians and artists worldwide who ultimately took the movement from underground to today’s global phenomenon.
In addition to global event activations to celebrate this moment, Hennessy will also partner with leading Hip-Hop and Afrobeat Festivals to further mark the celebration to create a unique, interactive Hennessy Hip Hop 50th experience to engage with talent and fans around the world.
The limited-edition Hennessy V.S bottle will be available at select retailers and online starting from July 2023 and will be released in limited quantities. For more information about the commemorative bottle and how to get involved in the celebrations, visit hennessy.com.
Electric Guitar Market to grow at a CAGR of 7.75% from 2022 to 2027
According to Technavio, the global electric guitar market size is estimated to grow by USD 955.77 million from 2022 to 2027. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.75% during the forecast period. North America is estimated to account for 54% of the market growth. The growth of the regional market is driven by factors such as the launch of innovative products, the increasing sales of electric guitars on online platforms, and the rising demand for customized electric guitars. Also, increased funding from sponsors to organize music festivals is increasing the demand for electrical guitars in North America.
Electric Guitar Market – Segmentation Assessment Segment Overview
Technavio has segmented the market based on the product (solid-body, semi-hollow body, hollow body, and accessories), distribution channel (offline and online), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East and Africa).
- The solid-body segment will grow significantly during the forecast period. The segment is driven by the high adoption of solid-body electric guitars in developing countries. The high affordability and availability of these guitars have increased their adoption in countries such as India and Brazil. Hence, such factors drive the segment growth during the forecast period.
Insights on the market contribution of various segments, including country and region wise historic data (2017 to 2021), and forecast market size (2023 to 2027) – Download a Sample Report
Electric Guitar Market – Market Dynamics
Leading Drivers –
The Electric Guitar market is driven by the rising number of music festivals and live events. The number of music festivals, concerts, and entertainment events has been increasing across the world. This growth can be attributed to the presence of a large base of the young population and a surge in disposable income. In 2019, more than 29 million people attended live concerts in the UK. Similarly, every year, more than 50% of the population in the US attends some kind of musical event. These factors have led to an increase in the number of live performances and concerts by musicians, artists, dancers, and comedians. This is fostering the growth of the global electrical guitar market.
Key Trends –
The increasing demand for customized electronic musical instruments is a key trend shaping the Electric Guitar Market. The demand for the customization of electric guitars is increasing at a rapid pace. This is evident in developed regions, such as North America and Europe. Developing countries such as India and China are also experiencing a rise in the demand for customized electronic musical instruments. This is encouraging vendors to offer a wide range of customization options to make their products more appealing to customers. For instance, C. F. Martin & Co. Inc. allows its customers to choose from various shapes and sizes, select from premium exotic and traditional hardwood options, design their inlays, and customize the shape, style, and design of guitar necks. This trend will positively influence the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Major challenges –
High costs involved in the production of musical instruments are challenging the growth of the Electric Guitar Market. The manufacture of musical instruments such as electrical guitars involves the use of various raw materials such as wood, metal, and synthetic materials derived from petrochemicals. Any increase in the prices of these raw materials leads to an increase in the overall manufacturing cost of electric guitars. Fluctuating prices of crude oil also affect the cost of electric guitars as many composite materials are used in the manufacturing process. These factors might hinder the growth of the market in focus.
Global Artist Camilo Joins Ritmo y Color McDonald’s, Inviting Fans Nationwide to Vote for Concert Destinations
Fans across the country are in for the hottest music and art mashup of the summer with the return of Ritmo y Color. This year, McDonald’s USA is taking the third annual celebration of Latino pride and culture to a whole new level with a fiery lineup featuring three headline performances by Colombian singer-songwriter and five-time Latin GRAMMY winner, Camilo, plus augmented reality art installations by seven visual artists across select U.S. McDonald’s restaurants. The collab will again shine a light on talented new voices and stories as part of McDonald’s long-standing commitment to championing the diverse communities it serves, including the Hispanic community.
“For Latinos, our ritmo and cultura are the beating heart of who we are as individuals and as a community,” said Camilo. “Teaming up with McDonald’s for Ritmo y Color is the perfect opportunity to bring mi gente together in celebration of our shared heritage through the power of music and art. I invite La Tribu to join us on this journey as we fuse together the unmistakable rhythms, colors, and energy that define us.”
Read all about the festivities below:
Taking Ritmo on the Road
To kick off the musical experiences, McDonald’s is giving fans front-row access to Camilo’s inaugural concert, premiering on his YouTube channel on June 27. Enjoy an intimate acoustic session featuring his chart-topping hits and the vibrant artwork from the restaurant installations.
Craving more? As a Ritmo y Color exclusive, McDonald’s is putting the power in the hands of fans nationwide, letting them decide the next two cities where Camilo will perform LIVE. From June 27 to July 18, head over to www.ritmoycolormcd.com and cast your vote for one of the six participating major U.S. cities with restaurant takeovers. The two cities with the most votes will host Camilo for an unforgettable in-person performance during the fall.
Putting the AR in Art
Ritmo y Color is expanding to more cities than ever! Throughout the summer, a vibrant explosion of color is taking over McDonald’s restaurants across six U.S. cities with deep Latino roots including New York, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, San Jose and Miami.
A new roster of seven Hispanic visual artists is transforming McDonald’s restaurants’ facades in their hometowns with artwork that highlights their unique cultural backgrounds. Each of these visual storytellers come from diverse communities and pay homage to the richness of their Latino heritage in unique, authentic ways.
And McDonald’s is also bringing all the artists together for a collaborative mural featuring key elements from each of their installations that will live inside all art-wrapped restaurants. Fans that stop by the participating locations in person can scan the mural to unlock an augmented reality experience that brings the artwork to life right before their eyes.
Carrying On the Ultimate Celebration of Latinidad
Since its 2021 introduction, Ritmo y Color McDonald’s has celebrated the culture and collective pride of the Hispanic community, giving music and visual storytellers a platform to showcase their talent through exclusive online and in-restaurant events.
This year, the ultimate celebration of Latinidad is back and bigger than ever, and for the first time, giving fans the opportunity to bring their favorite music artist to a city near them.
Music Streaming Market size to grow at a CAGR of 15.67% from 2022 to 2027
The music streaming market is estimated to grow by USD 31,101.37 million from 2022 to 2027. The growth momentum will progress at a CAGR of 15.67% during the forecast period. Increasing preference for music streaming services notably drives the growth of the music streaming market. Young consumers in the 18-40 age group prefer free music through platforms. Pandora offers paid subscriptions. However, its channel is free to access and has a large customer base as it supports almost all operating systems, such as Android, IOS, and Windows. Hence, such factors drive market growth during the forecast period.
Music streaming market – Vendor Analysis
Vendor Landscape – The global music streaming market is fragmented, with the presence of several global as well as regional vendors. A few prominent vendors that offer music streaming services in the market are Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Bharti Airtel Ltd., Curb Records Inc., Deezer SA, Gamma Gaana Ltd., iHeartMedia Inc., KKBOX, Meredith Corp., Mixcloud Ltd., RealNetworks Inc., Reliance Industries Ltd., Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SoundCloud Global Ltd. and Co. KG, SOUNDMACHINE, Soundtrack Your Brand Sweden AB, Spotify Technology SA, Tencent Holdings Ltd., and TuneIn Inc. and others.
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Vendor Offerings –
- Alphabet Inc. – The company offers you tube music streaming apps based on prepaid and monthly subscription plans.
- Amazon.com Inc. – The company offers the amazon prime music app which provides unlimited access to 100 million songs.
- Amazon.com Inc. – The company offers an in-built Apple music platform that provides 100 million songs and thirty thousand playlists with ads free.
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Music Streaming Market – Segmentation Assessment
Segment Overview
Technavio has segmented the market based on Type (Free and Paid), End-user (Individual users and Commercial users), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa).
- The market share growth by the free segment will be significant for overall market growth during the forecast period. The segment is expected to grow moderately during the forecast period. It is an ad-based service that providers use to generate revenue by serving ads during music streaming or when users make paid in-app purchases. Hence, such factors drive the segment growth during the forecast period.
Geography Overview
By geography, the global music streaming market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global music streaming market.
· North America will account for 44% of the market’s growth. In North America, the United States is the most important market for music streaming. The market in this region will increase at a quicker rate than the market in other regions. Also, over the forecast period, the enormous portfolio of music subscribers handled by music streaming service providers will assist the expansion of the music streaming market in the region. Hence, such factors drive regional market growth.
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Music Streaming Market – Market Dynamics
Major Trends –
- The increasing introduction of differentiated music streaming services is an emerging trend influencing the music streaming market growth.
- Providers increasingly introduce differentiated music streaming services in the music streaming market.
- Providers including YouTube Music, Pandora, Spotify, Deezer, and Tidal provide multiple features such as easy cross-platform access, automatic playlist customization, and high-quality sound.
- Thus, the increasing adoption of differentiated music streaming services is one of the key trends driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Key challenges –
- Lack of ownership in music streaming is a major challenge hindering the music streaming market growth.
- Publishing music digitally is an integral part of music publishing and the music streaming market is a proprietary market.
- Music streaming market dynamics are defined by subscription-based licenses, which give consumers access to massive song collections.
- One of the major downsides of music streaming services is that subscribers can’t own their music.
- Moreover, not all music streaming service providers allow music downloads, requiring consumers to be connected to the internet to stream music.
- Hence, such challenges impede the market growth during the forecast period.
What are the key data covered in this Music Streaming Market report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period
- Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the music streaming market between 2023 and 2027
- Precise estimation of the size of the music streaming market and its contribution to the market with a focus on the parent market
- Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- Growth of the music streaming market across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
- A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
- Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of music streaming market vendors
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